Every worthy act is difficult. Ascent is always difficult. Descent is easy and often slippery.

Faith is the function of the heart.

Whatever can be useful to those starving millions is beautiful to my mind.

No displeasure, even of the dearest friends, can put me off the duty I see clearly in front of me.

Satyagraha is a law for universal application. Beginning with the family, its use can be extended to every other circle.

Civilizations have come and gone and, in spite of our vaunted progress, I am tempted to ask again and again, 'To what purpose?'

Man is not at peace with himself till he has become like unto God.